The explosive news of the coordinated assassination attempt on the mayor and his councilors spread like wildfire across the state. In the beginning, mainstream media outlets expressed severe concern due to the shocking number of casualties. However, the moment the public caught wind of the exact identities of those who had died and those who lay critically injured, the citizens of Carmen City collectively snorted and snickered at their misfortunes.
Except for the corrupt officials' immediate families and paid friends, the general public wasn't bothered by the bloodbath in the slightest. Online forums and street corners buzzed with ruthless commentary.
"Why is the mayor not dead yet? Whoever tried to take them out should have made absolutely sure this leech died."
"Whoever did this, wherever you are, I'm deeply thankful for you."
"I heard the mayor was sniped by a professional."
